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Definition of
pitiably adverb
from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
pitiably
adverb
/ˈpɪtiəbli/
/ˈpɪtiəbli/
(formal)
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in a way that deserves
pity
or causes you to feel
pity
in a way that does not deserve respect
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pithy
adjective
pitiable
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pitiful
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